Q. Something is bothering my newly planted tomato plants. I keep finding leaves that have been cleanly clipped from the stem lying on the soil surface. I looked for horn worms, but the plants are so small I don’t think this is the problem. Any ideas on possible causes and solutions? Thank you.
-Pueblo, Colorado
A. If [...]
Q. Is it too late to plant asparagus in Western MA? What is a good, disease-resistant and productive variety for this region? And where can I get them in June? Just had a trench dug…. Thanks!
-Tyringham, Massachusetts
A. It’s not too late to plant asparagus if you can still get plants. The most disease resistant varieties [...]
Q. It’s nearing the end of sugar snap pea season here in Sacramento. A bunch of my plants, while still producing a few peas, are covered with what appears to be a mildew or mold that turns the leaves and stems white (powdery). Some of the pea pods themselves are mottled on the sun side [...]
Q. Grondhogs ate my pea vine and most of the leaves from 12 inches down to 4 inches will they grow and produce peas?
-Spring City, Pennsylvania
A. Oooh, I can feel your pain. I have successfully fed the local woodchuck community with my pea and bean plants as well.
Having been in your spot, I can [...]
Q. I am looking for best tips for organic gardening in NYC windowsills. I am growing tomatoes, peppers, baby greens/mesclun, basil and mint in my windowsills for first time ever. Most are from seeds, but I bought couple of small tomato plants when I thought my seeds didn’t sprout ..and then they did. (I actually [...]
Q. I get virtually no sun on my side of the street nor on my deck. What would be good flowers and herbs to grow?
-South Boston, Massachusetts
A. Herbs + Zero sun can equal an unhappy herb gardener. Perhaps try some cilantro, sage and mint. They all require a fair amount of sun, but will [...]
Q. We can’t use the good stuff any more. What do I use to kill Maggot worms in my onions? I try different place every year but those come back. I lose a few onions every year. What natural products can I use for killing them? My carrots are full of holes, too. My friend [...]
People, not pests, should eat tomatoes. One gardener is wondering what could possibly be taking taking a bit out of her bounty.
Q. I planted a vegetable garden and my biggest problem is with my tomatoes. I was invaded by these black bugs which I think are called stink bugs. They took a bit out [...]
Q. I have 2 porches and I wanted to get some plants for them! I’m on the second floor so they might not get direct sunlight all that much, not sure? Are there certain types that would be best? Also, could I get a tomato plant to keep on my back porch perhaps?
-Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
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